This is our 25th anniversary. Since our founding in 1992, Western Colorado Community Foundation has been strengthening nonprofits, guiding strategic charitable efforts for donors and uplifting the greater community through philanthropy. Thank you for fueling this work with your passion and commitment to creating a vibrant, equitable and inclusive community where every individual has the opportunity to thrive.
In honor of this milestone, the WCCF will begin sharing monthly articles that celebrate the Community Foundation, its history, and all those who have made it possible. Join us in celebrating the 25th anniversary of philanthropy in the community!
Looking back, we honor and celebrate our founders who had the vision for a “home-grown” charitable foundation. We are dreaming forward with a vision for the next 25 years – and together we can build a brighter future for Everyone in our community….Join Us!
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CREATING IMPACT
$118 Million
in assets
$30 Million
distributed
350
Charitable Funds
FOR STUDENTS
Our Community Foundation offers 38 different scholarships established by generous donors who believe in the importance of education and the future of the next generation. Local students can apply for college scholarships from scholarship funds at WCCF. Learn more about the eligibility criteria and application process of these scholarships.
Local Community Funds
Since 2002, our Community Foundation has partnered with local steering committees within some of our counties to create Local Community Funds (LCFs). These funds support nonprofits and programs in their areas. This “give where you live” philosophy has resonated for the community members there who value their homes and want to preserve and grow everything that makes their region the place they love to live.
About Us
A community foundation is a place-based charitable institution that serves as an umbrella organization holding multiple funds and providing financial support in the form of grants to nonprofits and scholarships to students. A community foundation is built up over many years, by and for the people who live in a particular community or region, to address needs and support opportunities to improve the quality of life there. Most, but not all funds are permanent endowments, providing financial support in perpetuity for good for the community.
E-NEWSLETTERS
READ THE 2021 ANNUAL REPORT
Our 2021 annual report highlights a year of a significant growth and impact, improving the lives of people and communities in Western Colorado.
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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
D51 Schools receive $100K from Pat and Tillie Bishop Legacy Initiative to fund Extracurricular Activities
D51 Schools receive $100K from Pat and Tillie Bishop Legacy Initiative to fund Extracurricular Activities School District 51, D51 Foundation and the Western Colorado Community [...]
Funding Available for Housing-Related Needs in Mesa County
Funding Available for Housing-Related Needs in Mesa County Bray Cares Foundation Grants Opportunity Open September 15, 2022 Grand Junction, CO – The Bray Cares Foundation [...]
Upcoming SPARC conference seeks community input for fostering connection for youth
Read story in Montrose Press Youth advocates are well aware of the challenges facing those who do not have the same coping mechanisms and support [...]
Local Community Funds & Affiliates
